Recipients of the Outstanding Student Leader Award which recognizes graduating seniors who have demonstrated dedication and leadership through their involvement in one or more campus activities

The University of Northern Iowa has been named recipient of the "2012 MAP-Works Excellence Award - Marketing" by Educational Benchmarking, Incorporated, a higher education consulting firm. UNI won in the "large campus" category. The award recognizes UNI's innovative marketing plan and execution, related to engaging first-year students in participating in the MAP-Works survey program during fall 2011 and spring 2012.

Christopher Denison, Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, Wellness & Recreation Services, received the Horace Moody Award at the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) national meeting in Tampa, Florida. The Horace Moody Award is given to one NIRSA professional from each of the six NIRSA regions to recognize their contributions to student development. This national award is named after one of the founders of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association.

A $400 scholarship is the top prize in the 2012 Financial Literacy Quiz Bowl, Tuesday, April 17, 7 p.m., at Maucker Union. Quiz bowl questions will focus on topics such as budgeting, credit, credit cards, saving, financial aid, identity theft, insurance and taxes. The event involves up to 32 teams of 2-5 students. All participants must be current UNI students and not currently employed by the Office of Student Financial Aid.